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Industrial CRT and Flat Panel Displays Color Video Monitor 14” and 15” Slow Scan MODEL NUMBERS: VT14A-D ·VT14A-DX · VT15A-M VT15A-C · VT15A-P · VT15A-R User’s Guide Read these instructions completely before attempting to operate your new Color Display. 14” & 15” Slow Scan Series User Guide...
TABLE OF CONTENTS Section Description Page(s) Safety Instructions Section 1: General Information 1.1 - Introduction 1.2 - Contents of Package 1.3 - Features 1.4 - Agencies Section 2: Installation Instructions 2.1 - Safety and Reliability Considerations 2.2 - Installation Considerations 2.3 - Connection to Video Source 2.4 - Use the Correct Power Cord 2.5 - Recommended Use of Monitor...
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The following general safety precautions are for both operating and service personnel. These precautions must be observed during all phases of operation, service and repair of this monitor. Failure to comply with these precautions, or with specific warnings noted elsewhere in this manual, violates safety standards of design and manufacture.
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Federal Communications Commission (F.C.C.) Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
SECTION 1: GENERAL INFORMATION INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing this color monitor. This monitor was designed to meet the screen performance requirements of today's demanding applications. It delivers a larger screen area, higher resolutions, and greater color accuracy. This monitor is designed to operate under a multitude of hardware platforms and video standards ranging from RS170 to all RS343 video formats.
SECTION 2: INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY AND RELIABILITY CONSIDERATIONS • Use only the AC power cord supplied or, when the power cord is not supplied, a recommended power cord. • Unplug monitor from wall outlet if it is not to be used for several days. •...
RECOMMENDED USE OF MONITOR When setting up and using the monitor, pay special attention to the following for optimum performance. • Do not use your monitor against a bright background or where sunlight or other light sources will shine directly on the screen. •...
Section 3: Pin Assignments 15-Pin Connector DB9 Connector Sync. Type Sync. Type (Figure 1) (Figure 2) Pin No. Separate Pin No. Sec. Red Green Blue Green Green Blue Blue DDC Return Intensity Sec. Green/Intensity GND-R Reserved Sec. Blue GND-G H-Sync H-Sync GND-B V-Sync...
Pincushion Control - Located at rear of chassis. Adjusts image for ‘pincushion’ distortion. Keystone Control - Located at rear of chassis. Adjusts image for ‘keystone’ distortion. *NOTE: For VT14A-D the front controls are Power, Brightness, Contrast, H. Size, H. Centering, V. Size, V. Centering.
SECTION 5: TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Item to check The video card should be completely seated in its slot. Computer power switch should be in the ON position. No picture The signal cable(s) should be completely connected to the video card/computer. Check the position of the BNC/D-SUB switch.
3.2 Video Timing Video Mode RS170 RS343 RS343 RS343 RS343 H Resolution Pixels V Resolution Lines/Frame Interlace Horizontal Frequency 15.75 21.87 26.25 28.35 30.69 Vertical Frequency Hz/Frame H Image Size V Image Size POWER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM The monitor supports the VESA power saving Protocol or Green PC Power Management System. VESA DPMS Standard Comp Sync Power Mode...
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VARTECH SYSTEMS INC. HEADQUARTERS 11529 Sun Belt Ct. Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70809 Toll-Free: 800.223.8050 International Phone: 001.225.298.0300 Fax: 225.297.2440 E-mail: sales@vartechsystems.com www.vartechsystems.com 150-002-005 6.23.03 14” & 15” Slow Scan Series User Guide 150-002...